Blog posts
25th October 2021 by TravelDave
Best places to visit in Malta and Gozo islandI recently went on a one-week trip to Malta and wanted to share the best places I visited around the island. Malta is stunning, and it’s worth exploring all the different sides of the island, such as Gozo. You will discover that there is more to see and do than just visiting the capital city of Valletta. Here is my guide to all the places worth visiting across Malta and Gozo island....
11th October 2021 by TravelDave
Exploring the island of Shikoku, JapanThis video is all about my trip to Japan exploring the island of Shikoku. Here is where I went and what I got up to: - Takamatsu, Kagawa - JR Hotel Clement Takamatsu - Ritsurin Garden - Art Island Naoshima - The Oboke Iya Valley, Tokushima - Hotel Obokekyo Mannaka - Yoshino River Cruise - Hotel Iya Onsen - Oku-Iya Double Vine Bridge - Community of Ochiai - Soba noodle making workshop - Mima, Nishi-Awa region - Local farm stay in Tokushima prefecture...
1st October 2021 by TravelDave
What to do in Osaka, JapanI managed to explore the city of Osaka over a long weekend whilst exploring Japan with a JR Railpass. Here is what I got up to: - Osaka Castle - Osaka Okonomiyaki - Shinsekai district - Sushi train - Abeno Harukas - Tenoji Park - Takoyaki - Dotonbori Enjoy exploring the city of Osaka Japan.......
1st October 2021 by TravelDave
A trip around the coast of CornwallWent on a trip around Cornwall and made a little video to share. Went to Penzance on the sleeper train, then on to Land's End, St Ives, and Newquay. Was part of a trip around the UK and nice to explore Cornwall over a very few days.......
23rd September 2021 by TravelDave
A look around Rock in Rio, Brazil 2019Wanted to share with you a video from my trip to Rock in Rio which was held in 2019 in Rio, Brazil. Went to go and see Iron Maiden and wanted to share a glimpse of what it was like. I've also put together a video about what to do in Rio from the same trip: https://youtu.be/oAqDAWw17XI Awesome trip and would highly recommend it.......
21st September 2021 by TravelDave
What to do in Rio de Janeiro, BrazilThis video is all about What to do in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Put together on my recent trip to Rio. Went to attend Rock in Rio which you can see here: https://youtu.be/S7tzBjuSv7Y Here is what I did: - Escadaria Selaron - Selaron Steps - Santa Teresa Tram - Copacabana Beach - Hike to Christ the Redeemer - Parque Lage - Breakfast Brunch at Plage Cafe - Museum of Tomorrow - sugarloaf Mountain Gondola - Confeitaria Colombo - Ipanema Beach - Cervantes Restaurante for Beef...
13th September 2021 by TravelDave
Walking around the Great Orme of Llandudno, North WalesIn this video, I went walking around the Great Orme of Llandudno, North Wales, and wanted to share the stunning Welsh coastal views and the walking route. If you're visiting Llandudno be sure not to miss the walk up to the Great Orme. Takes around 45 minutes from start to finish and you can take the cable car or tram halfway if you prefer. You can start from the North Shore then the route over the Orme will take you to the Westshore, then you can walk along the coastal path to...
8th September 2021 by TravelDave
What to do around Nara Prefecture, JapanThis is a video that I put together about my trip exploring Nara Prefecture. As well as Nara Park you can explore more of what the Prefecture has to offer. What I did on this trip: Destinations visited in Nara Prefecture: - Kintetsu Railway Line from OSAKA - Kashihara - Candeo Hotel Nara Kashihara - Kashihara-Jingu Shrine - Edo period merchant town of Imai-Cho - Superexpress train to Shimoichi-guchi Station - Dorogawa Onsen - Kinokuniya Jinpachi - traditional Japanese...
10th August 2021 by TravelDave
Weekend UK escape guide to Edinburgh with St Christophers Inn hostelsThis guide is all about my recent adventure to Edinburgh, Scotland, whilst Exploring the UK over several weekends with St Christophers Inn hostels. Edinburgh is an excellent medieval Old Town steeped in history and tradition and perfect for exploring over a weekend whilst travelling around the UK. Here is my guide on what to do over a weekend escape to the capital city of Edinburgh....
21st July 2021 by TravelDave
What to do in Doha on a 24 hour stopover in QatarI recently did a layover in Qatar, and I wanted to share my experience on What to do in Doha on a 24-hour Stopover. If you’re flying with Qatar Airways, then this is the perfect guide for you. If you have a connecting flight in Doha and want to leave the airport, then it’s possible by booking a flight with a long connection time. Why not break up your flight journey with a stopover in between. This way, you can relax in a hotel and explore a new city before continuing to your final...
17th March 2021 by TravelDave
Things to do in Mariehamn, Aland Islands, FinlandWanting to discover more of Finland, I decided to try something new and unique and visited the city of Mariehamn on the Åland Islands. With over 6,700 islands to explore that make up the Åland Islands, you will have plenty to see and do. Mariehamn is the central capital city of the Åland Islands and has a domestic airport and ferry connections to both Stockholm and Helsinki. The Åland Islands are part of the Finnish archipelago located between Sweden and Finland....
24th February 2021 by TravelDave
Why you should plan a workcation in Chiang MaiLooking back at my past trips to Thailand, it’s always my first workcation to Chiang Mai that stands out amongst the rest. I will never forget that first buzz of excitement I felt whilst travelling to Chiang Mai, Thailand; it was a real adventure that I was craving for. For me, it was more than a trip, it was a chance to try something different after university, and I was ready for a new adventure and chapter in my life. I had heard about this remote working lifestyle and wanted to give a...